Jameis Winston named Bucs MVP for 2016 season by ESPN

Jameis Winston just finished wrapping up an impressive sophomore campaign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only did Winston lead his team to an impressive 9-7 record and their first winning season since 2010, but he also became the first quarterback in NFL history to rack up 4,000 passing yards in his first two seasons under center.

“Wide receiver Mike Evans is a very close second,” ESPN NFL Nation reporter Jenna Laine wrote. “And sure, did Winston miss some throws he should have made? Yes. Did he throw a lot of interceptions? Yes. Could he and the offense have put up more points? Yes. But no player meant more to this team in terms of overall ability and leadership, even when his supporting cast dwindled due to injuries.

“One could argue that the defense’s resurgence, more so than the offense, was a key reason for their five-game win streak that nearly propelled them into the playoffs, but defensive players like Keith Tandy will tell you this of Winston: ‘When he talks to you and he looks you in the eye, you feel it like in your soul, and you’re like, ‘I’ve gotta make a play for him.’“

Winston finished the year with 4,090 passing yards, 28 touchdowns and a 86.1 passer rating. He now has the second most passing yards by a quarterback in their first two seasons, racking up a 8,132 total. His 50 touchdowns are also the the fifth most by any other quarterback in their first two seasons.

If general manager Jason Licht and company can find more weapons for Winston the next few months, then the Bucs are certainly poised for an even better campaign in 2017 without a doubt.

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